“If the truth were known, many sermons are prepared and preached with more regard for the sermon than the souls of the hearers. ” George Pentecost
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Outcomes Students will review the key elements of Islam and explore its expansion. To Do List Review the 20 / 20 video Grade Homework- Reading of Primary Sources Quick quiz on Section 1 Notes on the spread of Islam Begin – Arabian Nights
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Primary Sources Quiz
“If the truth were known, many sermons are prepared and preached with more regard for the sermon than the souls of the hearers. ” George Pentecost
By 632 Muhammad has influenced and encouraged the unity of Bedouin tribes Why is this a big deal??? Bedouins, who were nomadic spread the faith Merchants, spread faith along trade routes Between Islam spread / took Syria, Egypt, North Africa, and Spain Religion become a unifying force
Concept of Jihad against infidels is a driving force. There was a forced conversion Does not include Jews – Christians Economic Motives to convert- expanded trade Political divisions, contributed to conversion Specifically between the Byzantines and Persians Oppressed Byzantines- saw Arabs as liberators Muslim Military organization- horses / benefits
After Muhammad’s death (632)- Muslim umma split Discussion and division over whom should lead Office of Khalifa-Caliph was est. under Abu Bakr Very influential because of friendship with Muhammad Qur’ an was final authority on ALL matters-spirit / secular Successors established Caliph as an institution Umar ( )Collected taxes Uthman ( )Published Laws Ali ( )splitProtected Trade Mu’ awiya ( ) Governor of Syria- Ummayad Dynasty Moved Capital to Damascus (created Sunnis- Shi ites)
Two different groups divided by loyalties to caliph Sunnis- Caliph is political leader of Islam, but not religious Elected position Choose someone who is pious Umayyad Dynasty (Arabic Influence- Capital Damascus) Shi’ ites- the Imam, or leader should be a direct descendent of Muhammad Blood ties make him sinless and divinely inspired Abassid Dynasty (Persian Influence- Capital Baghdad
Capitals of Islam Mecca Damascus Bahgdad Ruling Families Ummayad- Arabic Influence Abassid- Persian Influence Division of Islam Sunnis Shi ites
On your post it note- What stood out to you today as new or different?
Please read Complete your worksheet of Islamic terms Begin research---Islam as a peaceful (yes or no)